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Hundreds flee Ethiopia to war-torn Sudan, following new fighting in Tigray

In Ethiopia, hundreds of people have fled to Sudan following Saturday's fighting, when clashes in Tigray pitted federal forces against rebels from the Tigray People's Liberation Front. Both sides accuse the other of seeking to trigger a new conflict.

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‘Give respect to Africa and the bush people’: Mulatu Astatke on pioneering Ethio-jazz and honouring his roots

The musician faced resistance when he premiered his sound in the 60s, but audiences have fallen in love with it since. At 82, he’s still finding new directions – and wants more recognition for Africa’s indigenous artists

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India, Africa call for stronger Global South partnership to shape emerging world order in Ethiopia

India and African leaders, policymakers, diplomats, and development experts have called for a stronger and more action-oriented partnership between India and Africa to advance the interests of the Global South and play a greater role in shaping the emerging global order.

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How Ethiopia can make COP32 the summit that actually delivers

The world’s governments will arrive in Addis Ababa in late 2027 for COP32, the first African-hosted climate summit in five years. Ethiopia’s presidency is on behalf of the African Union, the continental body. Addis Ababa has the chance to show what a Conference of Parties (COP) can deliver. But for…

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Introduced to Ethiopia decades ago to green drylands, Prosopis juliflora now forms thorny thickets whose water use carries an estimated $790 million agricultural opportunity cost

Introduced to Ethiopia for land restoration, Prosopis juliflora now poses a significant environmental challenge. This invasive tree consumes billions of cubic meters of water annually, impacting agriculture. Dense thickets restrict livestock movement and replace vital native grazing vegetation. Managing this widespread invasion proves difficult and costly for local communities. Ethiopia's…

The Times of India

I Thought The World’s Hardest Stories Were In War Zones, Until I Became A Father (24 Pics)

Photography has taken me across 91 countries—from the war in Ukraine and women fighting on the front lines, to underground LGBTQ+ communities in Iran, Pakistan and Belarus, criminal gangs in Guatemala and Mexico, child labour in Ghana, indigenous tribes deep in the Amazon rainforest, exorcisms in Ethiopia, forgotten communities in…

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In 2015, trees covered just 1.9% of these Ethiopian drylands; nine years later, helping old roots regrow pushed forest cover above 22%

In a span of nine years, Ethiopia's drylands have observed significant forest expansion alongside a reduction in soil erosion. The practices of assisted natural regeneration and active tree planting have been pivotal in enhancing forest density. As a result, severe topsoil loss in the mountainous terrain has meaningfully diminished. These…

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'Enough Is Enough': Musk Slams 'Lunatic Left Media' as Ethiopian Migrant Reportedly Executes Three Over $65 Fee

Elon Musk criticises media coverage of a triple homicide in St. Paul, Minnesota, involving an Ethiopian migrant. The suspect allegedly killed three apartment workers over a parking dispute.

International Business Times UK

Tigray’s old grapevines have survived against the odds: new research uncovers their genetic and historic value

The northern highlands of Ethiopia are among Africa’s oldest agricultural landscapes. Some of the world’s most important crops originated here, particularly pulses and grains, including teff. Yet another crop has a less well-known history in Ethiopia’s Tigray region: the grapevine.

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As Sudan’s war crosses borders and millions are made refugees, could Ethiopia’s plan solve ‘humanity’s migration issue’?

Amid fears of fresh bloodshed, the country is hoping its offer of education and employment can provide a model for other nations to follow

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UN launches new refugee hub in Ethiopia offering legal aid and protection

In tonight's edition, Algeria mourns the 11 people killed in a deadly orphanage fire as investigators search for the cause. Ethiopia and the UN refugee agency launch a new support centre offering refugees free legal advice. Meanwhile, Drill music is booming in Ethiopia, winning over young fans while fuelling debate…

France 24

In Ethiopia, a banana relative called the “false banana” because it resembles a banana but does not produce edible fruit may hold genetic clues for improving crop resilience

Scientists are decoding a unique Ethiopian plant's genetic blueprint. This resilient crop provides vital food security during harvest failures. Its genome reveals remarkable adaptations for long-term survival and water regulation. The plant also offers fibre, building materials, and livestock feed to millions. Understanding its DNA aids future climate-resilient agriculture and…

The Times of India

Africa’s Greater Horn region is facing a looming polycrisis fueled by conflict, prices, climate and disease

The impacts of a strengthening El Niño and the lingering effects of the war in Iran highlight two separate and seemingly unrelated global hazards. But in the Greater Horn of Africa, an area already beset by prolonged crisis and conflict, these factors are combining with others to potentially create a…

The Conversation

Ethiopia’s national parks are working for wildlife – but not always for the people living near them

Protecting nature and reducing poverty are often treated as separate global challenges to be solved. But in many parts of Africa, the same land is needed for conserving nature and for people’s food security and livelihoods.

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Ethiopia 'closely engaged' over citizens facing execution in Saudi Arabia

Ethiopia says it's continuing "sustained diplomatic and consular efforts" to help dozens of its citizens facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia, after an international rights group warned that at least 58 Ethiopian migrants are at imminent risk of execution.

Radio France Internationale

Climate justice in Africa: floods, fossil fuels and the fightback

This week in Spotlight on Africa, we look at climate change, environmental justice and the challenges of adaptation. While Europe's heatwaves make headlines, temperatures are also climbing across Africa, with parts of the Sahel approaching 50°C. West Africa is also experiencing severe flooding caused by climate change. Yet Africa is…

The Times of India

Ethiopia's Danakil Depression looks like another planet and scientists know exactly why

Few places on the planet look less like Earth than the Danakil Depression, a scorched, sunken stretch of northeastern Ethiopia where the ground bubbles with acid, glows in shades of yellow and green, and sits low enough to trap some of the hottest average temperatures ever recorded anywhere on the…

France 24

Togo's parliamentary reforms: unconstitutional

In tonight's programme, Togo’s switch to a parliamentary system is under scrutiny, after a regional court ruled the reforms: unconstitutional. Also once a jewel of Ethiopia’s tourism scene, Lake Tana is now caught in the shadow of conflict. And archaeologists are racing to preserve the ancient ruins of Cyrene and…

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Ethiopian proverb of the day: 'When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion' — How collective action can defeat great power

The ancient Ethiopian saying, "When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion," is a compelling reminder that working together is vital for overcoming great obstacles. This proverb highlights the strength found in unity and collaboration, illustrating how collective effort can yield remarkable results, even in the face of…

The Economic Times

Proverb of the day: 'A horse may take the warrior to the battlefield but...' Life lessons from African proverb on personal accountability, external support, self-reliance, and why a person needs to fight his own wars

Proverb of the day highlights the Ethiopian saying, "A horse may take the warrior to the battlefield but can never fight." The proverb explains that resources, support, and opportunities can help people prepare for challenges, but personal effort decides the outcome. It teaches accountability, self-reliance, courage, and action. The message…

The Conversation

Three million years after Lucy walked upright in Africa, the inside story of another landmark journey

There is a special gallery inside the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi where visitors slow down, lower their voices and often fall silent. In front of them, carefully lit and disarmingly small, lies the skeleton of Lucy, the 3.2 million-year-old hominin.

The Guardian - UK

UK prioritised ties with UAE over averting mass atrocities in Sudan, MPs to be told

Foreign Office failed to act on warnings of genocide due to ‘pressure’ from emirates, Yale human rights investigator will tell a parliamentary select committee

France 24

Ethiopian PM's party secures win in national election

In tonight's edition: Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party takes roughly 90 percent of seats in elections that hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed another half decade in power. Also, inflation topped 5 percent last month in Tunisia, causing price hikes in food and essentials across the board. Plus Cape Verde keep on…

The Conversation

Can an ancient Oromo philosophy help Ethiopia build peace? Why Namummaa matters

Ethiopia’s Oromo people have an indigenous philosophy known as Namummaa, or “humanness”, which places relationships and peace at the centre of social life. The Oromo are Ethiopia’s most populous ethnic group, making up about 38% of the country’s population of 105 million people. Most live in Oromia, a region that…

Radio France Internationale

Ethiopia’s ruling party wins another large majority in parliament

Ethiopia's ruling party has won over 90 percent of seats in parliament, according to official results announced three weeks after the election.

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